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More Secrets of the


Kingdom

Key References: Matthew 5:21-26, 33-48; The Desire of Ages, chap. 31, pp. 310-314; Thoughts From the Mount
of Blessing, chap. 3, pp. 55-58, 66-78; The Bible Story (1994), vol. 8, pp. 62-65; Our Beliefs nos. 14, 12, 22

Have you ever heard a sermon so radical that it made


you want to change right away, but it made other people
angry? Many in Jesus audience had that experience as
He finished telling them about the invisible kingdom.
Imagine again one of the boys your age who was there.

Sabbath
er poin
ow

How good and pleasant it is when Gods people live together in


unity! (Psalm 133:1).

powertext

DO Do the activity
on page 33.
LEARN Begin learning the power text.

Because God loves


us, we are able to
love our friends
and our enemies.

he boy watched the Pharisees as Jesus talked. They listened


with stony faces. I guess they dont agree with what Hes saying, he
thought.
That day the boy heard so many great things. He learned from Jesus
that as a true child of the heavenly Father, he needed to treat friends
and strangers with love and compassion. Even when he didnt feel like
it, God would enable him to love others.
The boy thought about the beggar boys in the marketplace. Their
clothes were ragged and dirty. He felt uncomfortable around them
and tried to avoid them. Maybe I can help them somehow, he thought.

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Sunday

READ Read Matthew 5:21, 22 and More Secrets of


the Kingdom.
THINK What are some ways you can live in unity at
home and at school?
REVIEW Review the power text.
PRAY Praise God for the way He loves and cares for you.

Monday

Read Matthew 5:23-26.


THINK Why is it important how we treat others?
PLAN In your Bible study journal, list things you can do
to overcome anger (take a walk, count to 10, etc.).
REVIEW Review the power text.
PRAY Ask Gods forgiveness for the last time you acted
out of anger at someone.

Tuesday

Read Matthew 5:27-32.


THINK According to Philippians 4:6-8 what are some
ways you can keep your thoughts pure?
REVIEW Review the power text.
PRAY Ask for the peace of God to guard your heart and
your mind.

READ

READ

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Jesus continued talking about how a


persons actions tell others much about
the condition of the heart. You have
heard that it was said to the people long
ago, You shall not murder, and anyone
who murders will be subject to judgment. But I tell you that anyone who
is angry with a brother or sister will be
subject to judgment (Matthew 5:21).
The crowd listened closely as Jesus
explained what He meant. The Pharisees
stony expressions turned to frowns.
Therefore, if you are offering your
gift at the altar and there remember that
your brother or sister has something
against you, leave your gift there in front
of the altar. First go and be reconciled
to them; then come and offer your gift
(verses 23, 24).
The boy thought about the argument
hed had with his friend. He hadnt felt
much like talking to God, either. Later
when they settled the issue, he didnt
have that empty feeling anymore.
Jesus then instructed that we need
to get rid of anything that causes us to
sin, though that thing may be very
precious to us. Nothing should
be allowed to

interfere with Gods plan for our life.


Looking at his father, the boy
thought, He chose to quit doing certain
things he said were keeping him away
from God.
You have heard that it was said, Love
your neighbor and hate your enemy,
Jesus continued. But I tell you, love
your enemies and pray for those who
persecute you, that you may be children
of your Father in heaven. He causes his
sun to rise on the evil and the good,
and sends rain on the righteous and the
unrighteous. . . . Be perfect, therefore, as
your heavenly Father is perfect (verses
43-48).
The boy glanced at Mother. Sometimes she would take food to a woman
whose husband had died. Other times
she provided clothes for people who had
lost everything when their house burned
down. It never mattered to her whether

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READ

Read Matthew 5:33-37.

THINK Have you ever made a promise that you were


unable to keep? Has someone done the same to
you? How did you feel in both situations?

Thursday

ASK Ask an adult to share what helped him/her keep


the promises made to God and others.
REVIEW Review the power text.
PRAY Ask God to help you keep your promises.

Read Matthew 5:38-42.


THINK What is verse 41 saying? What are ways you can
go the extra mile for someone?
DO Give more and go further for a friend today.
REMEMBER Because God loves us, we are able to love
our friends and our enemies.
REVIEW Review the power text.
PRAY Pray for the grace to love your friends and your
enemies.

Friday

Wednesday

Read Matthew 5:43-48.


THINK According to this passage, what is the mark of a
true Christian?
ACT List or draw three kind things that you can do to
show love to a person who treats you like an enemy.
Do those things in the next few days.
SAY Tell your family the power text from memory.
PRAY Ask God to give you the grace and power to
make peace with your enemy.

READ

READ

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she knew the people.


Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by
them, Jesus warned. But when you give
to the needy, do not let your left hand
know what your right hand is doing, so
that your giving may be in secret. Then
your Father, who sees what is done in
secret, will reward you. (Matthew 6:1, 3,
4).
He thought about his mothers
actions. She never made a big deal about
what she was doing for others.
Thats a lot different than other people
Ive seen, he thought. The Pharisees
always make such a commotion.
The boy reflected on Jesus teaching.
Now he understood that as a child of the
heavenly Father, he must show those
who dont know Him what being Jesus
follower truly means. If people would
see him treating others with love and
respect, they might ask questions about
why he acted that way. Then he could tell
them about God and what He has done
in his life. But if he was careless in his
actions, then he would not be a mirror of
Gods love. Those who dont know Jesus
wouldnt recognize anything different in
his life. Then he would lose the chance
to tell them about God and what He has
done for him.
Later the boy said to his parents,
Jesus said so many things today. I dont
know how I can do everything He said.
Remember, you cant do any of it on
your own, Father reminded him. God
gives you the power.
The boys face lit with a beaming
smile. I like that idea! he said.

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PUZZLE

HEART
IN HIS STRENGTH
TO HEART
Instructions: Each answer is the name of a person who was either friend or foe of
the person in the clue. Write the names of the people on the lines and then transfer
the corresponding letters to their matching hearts. When you are finished, you will
reveal a secret message.
1. Loyal friend of David
2. Giant foe of David
3. She treated Hagar cruelly
4. He told Hagar to return
5. Friend and successor to Moses
6. Brother of Moses who rebelled against him
7. Physician companion of Paul
8. Paul testified before him
9. Friend and companion of Daniel
10. King who ordered Daniel placed in lions den

Hint Box
Aaron
Jonathan

Angel
Joshua

Darius
Luke

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25 16
32
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2 1 30
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34 29 22
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10 14 20
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6
26
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27
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21 7
4
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28 9
23
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17
8
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33
13 15

Festus
Sarah

Goliath
Shadrach

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